Lara Greaves: Auckland University political commentator on Judith Collins' actions leading to leadership loss

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Nov 25, 2021 · 3m

Judith Collins says history will judge her kindly, for her decision to demote Simon Bridges.

Collins was removed from the leadership yesterday -- after her surprise decision to demote Bridges the night before.

She says she was acting on a complaint from a female caucus colleague about comments Bridges made in that colleague's presence five years ago.

Speaking exclusively to the Mike Hosking Breakfast, Collins says it was an inappropriate action, by a person in a position of power.

She says in the fullness of time, people will see she did the right thing for the party, knowing there would be…